rabies Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Bath trapping plan wrong way to control spread of rabies

by Karen Coker Special to the Press Herald February 28, 2020February 28, 2020

The $26,000 set aside for it would be better spent on vaccine-laced bait and/or a public outreach program and 24-7 reporting hotline.

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Public to sound off on rabies, trapping plans in Bath

by Kathleen O'Brien February 26, 2020

A forum is set for 5 p.m. March 5 in the Fisher Mitchell School cafeteria.

Times Record

Phippsburg adds free vaccination clinic to rabies remediation plan

by Kathleen O'Brien February 20, 2020

Norm Warner, Phippsburg’s animal control officer, said animals infected with rabies won’t display symptoms for two weeks to six months. Once an animal begins showing symptoms it’s too late to treat, and the animal will die.

Animals, Health, Maine, News, Times Record

After meeting with federal officials, Bath says plan for animal trapping is still 2 weeks away

by Eric Russell February 14, 2020February 16, 2020

The City Council voted last week to spend $26,000 to trap and kill potentially rabid animals.

Times Record

Phippsburg chooses local trappers over federal program to control rabies

by Kathleen O'Brien February 13, 2020

Phippsburg selectmen agreed to connect residents interested in trapping wildlife on their property with local fur trappers, who help control the wildlife population and the diseases they carry.

Animals, Health, Maine, News, Times Record

Bath’s plan to curb rabies threat by trapping animals meets opposition

by Eric Russell February 13, 2020February 14, 2020

Though the midcoast city has dealt with an unprecedented number of rabid fox attacks and near-misses dating to last year, critics of the plan say it doesn’t account for predators’ role in keeping rodent populations in check.

Times Record

To fight rabies, Bath will start trapping wildlife

by Kathleen O'Brien February 6, 2020

The trapping process, which will take $26,611 out of the city council’s contingency budget, will take place over 10 days before the end of February.

Coastal Journal

Cumberland rabies clinic scheduled

January 15, 2020

BRUNSWICK — Midcoast Humane is hosting a low-cost rabies clinic for cats and dogs at the Cumberland Town Hall from 9- 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Services offered will include rabies vaccines ($10), microchipping ($25), ear cleaning ($10) and nail trimming ($10). The clinic is one in a series that is taking place throughout the year […]